If you have a driver’s license, you are probably familiar with traffic stops to some degree. It would be extraordinarily rare for someone to go through life without ever having been pulled over by the police. However, if you believe you or someone you know may have been unlawfully stopped by the police, Petersen Law Office can provide you with insight, guidance, and possibly defense. If you were pulled over in Nebraska and issued a criminal citation or arrested as a result of what occurred during the traffic stop, call us today to speak with a knowledgeable, experienced attorney. Unlawful

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In Nebraska, you can receive a driver’s license suspension or revocation for a variety of different reasons. You can lose your license after getting a DUI, repeatedly violating traffic laws, or as an administrative remedy. No matter what led to your license suspension, driving while your license is suspended counts as a new and separate criminal traffic violation. The penalty for driving with a suspended license differs from the penalty for driving with a revoked license. It is important to understand the difference between the two when you strategize how to get your driving with a suspended license charge dismissed. 

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Conspiracy charges can create lots of confusion for criminal defendants. The idea that you can face punishment for planning to do something before actually doing it does not sit right with many people. After all, criminal statutes typically aim to punish an offender after they commit the illegal act, not beforehand. Conspiracy charges address the conduct of offenders who intend to cause or commit a felony, whether or not they complete the crime. Dealing with criminal conspiracy charges can create lots of stress and uncertainty for a defendant. If you were charged with criminal conspiracy in Nebraska, contact the Nebraska

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When we think about felony arson charges, it typically conjures up insurance scams and other wild schemes to defraud. However, real life is rarely as entertaining. For instance, a careless smoker can face arson charges, an accident can lead to arson charges, and even a domestic dispute can end with felony arson charges .  If you are involved with a suspicious fire, you need to consult an attorney before speaking with investigators. A fire may not sound like a big deal at first. However, arson in Nebraska is a serious offense. If someone accuses you of setting a fire, you

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The people of Nebraska have the right to be free from an invasion into their homes. In summary, the burglary definition indicates that burglary is a forceful entry into another’s home or building with the intent to commit a felony. Therefore, burglary is a serious invasion of privacy. Burglary endangers the occupants of the home and the alleged burglar as well. That’s why prosecutors aggressively pursue harsh punishments for people accused of committing burglary.  If you have a burglary charge, you face the possibility of a long prison sentence. You need the services of a lawyer who knows how to

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